IF Everton are worrying about a Manchester United backlash at Goodison Park this weekend, they should readjust their mindsets.

After all, if you can’t take heart from seeing your next opponents absolutely ripped to shreds on their own turf, there must be something wrong.

United were absolutely decimated against Manchester City, they were humiliated. Their weaknesses were laid bare for everyone to see, and their rivals ruthlessly exploited them.

Everton should be looking at that and rubbing their hands together. I’m sure Moyesy and the lads can’t wait to get stuck into them.

It is clear that Fergie has a few problems in the centre of defence. Neither Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic are at their best, and they look wide open all the time.

I’m sure Moyesy will be looking at the likes of Tim Cahill and Louis Saha, against his old club, to put as much pressure on that fragile backline as possible, because chances will come. Seamus Coleman and Royston Drenthe, with their pace, will also be useful.

I will be interested to see both sides’ teamsheets on Saturday. United will be looking for a reaction, and will be seething, but Everton will be looking to pile on the misery.